2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiger 800 XC years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC. That is the most of any Tiger 800 XC model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 29,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 60% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 462 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 545 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.
Risk: The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011. The optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.
Risk: If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 26, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Equipment
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint gt, tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from june 2010 through june 2011. The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box may detach from the machine.
Risk: If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The stalk on the turn signals break leaving the turn signals non-functional. My vehicle has low mileage and has only been used on normal paved roads. All four of the plastic stalks on the turn signals have broken during normal rides at different times. This results in an unpredictable lose of turn…
Today, the fourth of all four turn signal stalks have broken. This has all occurred in the past few months. I called a dealer and triumph and was told that my vin number was not included on the recall for this issue.
All four turn indicators have had the mounting stalks fail. The light then hangs by the power wires. One indicator failed overnight while parked in the garage. Three failed during normal riding on streets and highways with no external force other than normal riding vibration. Triumph recalled…
Bike stalls while riding. Bike will not restart after stalling in middle of the road or intersection. *tr
I have a triumph tiger 800xc motorcycle, and the bike has a stalling problem. The first time i noticed it was on the way to the dealer for the 500 miles service, as i pulled up to a stop light i pulled in the clutch and the motor died. It stalled 2 more times in the 1/4 mile to the dealer…
Other Triumph Tiger 800 XC years
← 2011 Tiger 800 XC · 2013 Tiger 800 XC →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tiger 800 XC | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 Tiger 800 XC | 1 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiger 800 XC model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.